Buzzed my hair again to see where I’m really at, nothing has really changed in the front but I think the mid-scalp anterior mid-scalp vertex and crown diffusing has stopped/reversed completely. gonna grow it out again, I’m about 7.5 months in now. 8/20/2018
Hair loss treatments, particularly using finasteride and minoxidil. The user has experienced positive results from taking finasteride with no side effects and suggests listening to the podcast of Spencer Kobren for more information on such treatments.
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